r/sleepheadphones

So I'm trying to find a sleepbud that has an app but doesn't require an account and isn't fixated on AI meaning no ai.

So I bought $29 sleepbuds and they were pushing against the inside of my ear which caused pain. So I decided to go more premium but am finding that some of these apps are horible such as the Sound core app requiring account to download the sounds.

I want an sleepbud similar to the a30 but not so intrusive as soundcore. I'm considering the Ozlo Sleepbuds but don't know if their just as bad on the app side and my intentions are to not give the app access to the internet.

For like 8 years I have used a pair of Sennheiser aebt Momentum 2 headphones but those gave up the ghost a few nights ago. They worked great, even though they were a bit too bulky for side sleeping. Now I need new ones and am in need of suggestions!

I cannot sleep with earbuds on so even If you love your Soundcore Sleeps A30's, I can't comfortably use them. I largely prefer an around ear headset. I also use a cpap mask.

What I mostly need is a bluetooth connection and sturdy assembly, so they don't break while squished between my head and a pillow. Hinges on all the plastic headsets always seem like flimsy weakpoints that will snap right off after a week of use. Additionally, I always sleep on my right side and need headphones that won't prevent that and will be comfortable to use on my side.

I would love to hear some suggestions. Thanks in advance!

I used to own a pair of the A20s and really liked the "auto switch to local mode when asleep" feature. With the A20s it was possible to set the volume of the local audio independently and permanently to my preferred level so that it was always just right.

Unfortunately, I then switched to the A30s and sold the A20s. With the A30s, the volume of the local audio is dependent on the volume of the Bluetooth audio. So after switching to local mode when I fell asleep, the local audio is basically inaudible.

So my question is: did they change the behavior of the A20s to make it the same as the A30s, or can I still set the local audio volume independently? If so, I would go back to the A20s.

It would be great if a current user of the A20s could confirm this. Thank you!

About two months into a longer solo trip and I've easily slept in at least 15 different places at this point. Hostels, overnight buses, a few train rides where someone snoring or still talking at 1 am. I sleep pretty much exclusively on my side and regular earbuds start hurting after an hour, so I've been looking at stuff built specifically for sleeping.

I've come across a few options, the Ozlo, Soundcore A20, Somnipods 3, a couple others, but reviews are all written by people sleeping in their own beds and I can't tell how they actually hold up to hostel-level chaos and constant position switching.

Comfort for side sleeping is the main thing. I don't need music or ANC, just something that blocks enough ambient noise and doesn't start digging into my ear after hour two. Battery life matters too since I'm not always near an outlet before bed. Budget is around $150, flexible if the difference is actually worth it.

husbands snoring has been getting so much worse lately and i was honestly starting to lose my mind. i love the guy but it’s like sleeping next to a freight train every night. i was getting maybe 3 hours of sleep and i was starting to feel like a zombie at work. i even thought about moving to the couch because i was so desperate.

i tried the soundcores first because of the hype on here but man... i lasted two nights. as a side sleeper my ears were just throbbing by 4am and i just couldnt do it anymore. the pain from the buds was almost as bad as the snoring.

finally gave up on those and tried the mask instead. i think i actually prefer the rain sounds over the active noise canceling stuff anyway. the rain just completely drowns him out and i feel like i just drift off without even realizing it.

last night was the first time in months i actually slept 7 hours straight. i honestly think i’m in love with this thing lol. if you’re a side sleeper and buds are killing your ears just try a mask. i feel like a human again today.

I’m currently in New Zealand and I’ve been thinking about buying SomniPods, but it looks like the official website doesn’t support shipping to New Zealand right now.

Has anyone here successfully ordered them from NZ before? Did you use a forwarding service or another website? I’d really appreciate any advice or recommendations before I place an order.

I’ve been using both AirPods Pro and sleep earbuds recently, and I noticed the ANC feels quite different between them.

From what I understand, ANC mainly targets low to mid-frequency noise, and a lot of reviews mention that it’s not a key feature for sleep earbuds since the use case is different.

But in real use with AirPods Pro, turning on ANC gives a very strong sense that overall background noise drops significantly. It feels more like a general “quieting” of the environment rather than just reducing certain frequencies.

With sleep earbuds, the experience seems more subtle and tuned toward overnight comfort and long wear.

Is this a performance difference, or just fit, tuning, or expectations?

I just got the Somnipods3. They come with 3 preset sounds. No matter which I choose, they play for maybe 15 seconds, then there's about a 1 second pause, then the sounds starts playing again. Is this right? Any way for it to just continuously play without this pause in sound?

And the sounds don't play very loud. Even when I put the volume to max, they still don't sound very loud.

Anyone else experience these issues?

I’ve been trying to take sleep tracking more seriously lately, and the tracking feature on the Somnipods3 has actually been really useful for me. In my experience, it’s been fairly accurate too.

The problem is that sleep tracking doesn’t work in Bluetooth mode. Tracking is tied to Sleep Mode, which honestly makes sense, but it also means that anytime I fall asleep listening to a podcast or music over Bluetooth, I end up with no sleep data for that night.

What ended up working best for me was using Automode.

During the process of falling asleep, the earbuds stay in Bluetooth mode so I can keep listening to podcasts or videos. Once the sensors detect that I’ve fallen asleep, they automatically switch over to Sleep Mode and sleep tracking starts from that point.

One thing to know though: after the switch, audio playback changes to the built in sound library. I’m pretty sensitive to sound while sleeping, so I actually set mine to stop audio playback completely after the switch, and that works perfectly for me. But if you need continuous audio all night long, Automode might not be ideal.

For people who want audio playing through the night, Bluetooth mode battery life is honestly much better than I expected. There’s a timer in the app that lets you automatically turn off ANC after 2 to 3 hours, and you can separately set a timer for audio playback too. Since the two settings are independent, you can mix and match based on your own preferences.

I also really like that the app estimates battery life based on your specific settings combination, and in my experience the estimates have been surprisingly accurate. I’ve tested it a few times and the battery easily lasts through the night.

The only tradeoff is losing sleep tracking data in Bluetooth mode. For me that’s a pretty big downside, although I know a lot of people probably won’t care.

One feature I genuinely hope they add in the future is delayed sleep tracking while staying in Bluetooth mode, something like “start sleep tracking automatically after 2 hours.” By then I’m usually already asleep anyway. If they added that option, Bluetooth mode would honestly feel almost perfect for my use case.

I want to say thanks to the great Support of fitnexa. I buy the somnibuds 3 and they had a Problem with Bluetooth streaming. All 10 Seconds they break and crack the Signal and i contact the Support and after a great response i get now a new product. This is a very friendly Support. Thanks

Side sleeper here. I can't use in-ears - no matter how comfy, after two nights' use my ears start itching and seeping.

My current workaround is sleeping with my ear on the actual phone. Not great for a number of reasons. Also. My wife sleeps next to me, so I can't just use speakers.

Now I came across a bunch of options on Amazon, one of which was a bone conducting pillow speaker. Has anyone tried them? Do they work? I only need it for podcasts, so sound quality is secondary. Cheerio!

I got the Soundcore sleep A30 and I’m having the common issue that when I fall asleep they change to local mode but they won’t play any audio at all.

I read a few people with the exact same problem, so I wrote to support and they offered me a refund or replacement.

I got them with a discount so a refund wouldn’t allow me to buy them new, but a replacement has the chance that it has the exact same problem.

Anyone had to make the same decision? What did you do and how did it work out?

Ps: I had the A20s before and they also had issues so I’m a bit fed up with soundcore and ready to try something else.

I got a good deal on these ($144.99 after Mother's Day Special and coupon), but I don't think they are for me. Here's a list of things I'm disappointed with.

• Lack of phone number for service. I have a lot of questions, and no option to talk to a real person.
• The app is VERY confusing.
• The AI agent hasn't been able to answer a single one of my questions.
• I haven't got a full night of tracked sleep data. Maybe that's because the batteries are dying early am? I get tracking until about 3am, started using with blue tooth streaming with auto switch to sleep mode at about 11pm.
• Most features seem 'half baked'. Like the alarm for example - there's a warning that it might not work since the battery might run out. Alarms need to work. I mean why offer that if it isn't going to be reliable in real use cases?
• There are only three sounds available to load directly, without bluetooth.

These aren't it for me, and I am putting in a request for return. Will update about how the company handles this request.

I think I'll try Soundcore A20. I was happy with their A10 for many years. Not considering A30 since the battery life is lower.

I don’t know what lease clause says “rearrange furniture only after midnight” but my upstairs neighbor has clearly read it. It’s not even a party, which somehow makes it more annoying because there’s nothing obvious to point at. No yelling, no TV blasting, no drunk people in the hallway. Just footsteps, chair dragging, one heavy thud, silence for exactly long enough that my body relaxes, then another long scrape across the ceiling like someone is slowly moving a dresser with their knees. I rent, so I’m trying very hard not to become That Tenant who sends dramatic emails to management over “normal living sounds,” but also I have a job and a nervous system and I’m starting to hate bedtime. Foam earplugs block some of it but my ears feel sore by 4am, and if I push them in deep enough to work, I wake up feeling like I slept in a submarine. Brown noise helps with traffic and hallway doors but not the impact sounds from above. I’ve been comparing Soundcore and Ozlo because I need something actually made for side sleeping, not giant ANC headphones that make me feel like I’m directing aircraft from my pillow. What I’m trying to figure out is whether sleep earbuds can take the sharp edge off apartment noise, especially footsteps and furniture dragging, or if low-frequency thuds just go straight through your skull no matter what.

Has anyone here used either in a rental with upstairs neighbors? Not asking for perfect silence. I just want to stop waking up like someone dropped a bowling ball directly into my REM cycle.

i live near a busy highway means constant traffic noise all night long, and it’s been a real challenge when it comes to getting quality sleep. I’ve tried using earplugs, but they don’t block out the noise enough, especially when the trucks drive by at all hours. Recently, I’ve been thinking about investing in noise cancelling earbuds specifically designed for sleeping. But here’s the issue: I need something that can block out the high levels of noise, last all night long, and still be comfortable to wear while sleeping. I’ve read about sleep earbuds that promise long-lasting comfort and noise cancellation, but I’m curious to know if anyone has recommendations for earbuds that actually work in a noisy environment like this. Has anyone found a pair that consistently blocks out traffic noise without affecting your sleep quality? I’m looking for an affordable yet effective solution. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated!

The last update was Sept-25 and they said shipping was planned for Q1-26. Radio silence since.

My boyfriend gifted me the soundcore sleep a20 and I really like them. BUT they turn into sleep mode automatically and this keeps me up at night. It woke me up 4 times the first night. How can I permanently turn it off?

I installed the app and there is this little switch to turn it off, and it works for 1 evening. But tonight I got them out again and there it is, sleep mode activated and rain crashing down. I don't want that! I need them to play my audio book until I'm asleep and then be quiet. Preferable without needing to tell them that every night again.

Is there a way? I can't find it

Hey everyone, I ran into a bit of a problem and could use some advice. I somehow lost one of my Somnipods, and now I’m left with just the other one. Since the earbuds aren’t cheap, I’d rather not buy a whole new pair.I’m hoping I can just get a single replacement.

I already emailed customer support about this, but haven’t heard back yet. Has anyone else been in the same situation? Is it even possible to buy just one earbud? If so, how did you go about it? Or are there any other workarounds, like third-party sellers that offer single replacements?Any tips or experiences would be super helpful thanks in advance!

I sleep listening to rain sounds every night but my AirPods hurt so bad and I’m a side sleeper. I’ve been sing a lot of advertisements for these sleep headphones on like a headband, has anyone tried these? I’m wondering how the sounds, comfort and noise blocking is on those because I always kind of thought the sound would be not the best.